Welcome to the first episode of the Guilty Parent Club podcast with Dr Jo, clinical psychologist and fellow parent. In this introductory episode, Jo kicks off her crusade to help parents escape the cycle of guilt and self-doubt. Drawing on nearly two decades of clinical and research experience, she shares why so many of us feel overwhelmed by the pressure of “getting parenting right,” and offers a fresh, human take.

Jo introduces her unique, evidence-based framework, the 6P Keys, which provides practical strategies to support both parent and child. Through this podcast series, you'll learn simple, science-backed approaches to become a calmer, more confident parent.

Key topics covered:

• Common sources of parent guilt and why you are not alone in feeling this way
• The limitations of typical parenting advice and why it often falls short
• An introduction to the 6P Keys framework: Perspective, Predictability, Playfulness, Power, Physical Support, and Imperfection
• The importance of managing your own emotional regulation as well as your parenting strategies
• How science and real-life experience shape Jo’s approach to breaking the parent guilt cycle

If you found this episode helpful, you could consider joining the Guilty Parent Club for access to exclusive resources and step-by-step guides on the 6P Keys. For more information and membership details, visit drjothepsychologist.com/guiltyparentclub.

Don't forget to download the workbook that accompanies this podcast series here.

I'm Dr Jo Mueller, and I'm a Clinical Psychologist on a crusade to help as many parents as I can feel more confident in parenting your child in a human, imperfect way. Find out more about me and The Guilty Parent Club here.

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Music credit: Joseph McDade